Kansas State Halts Sooners in Big Eight Opener
Kansas State stopped Oklahoma State 61 49 to halt the Sooners unbeaten start while Oklahoma upset 16th ranked Kansas 68 64 in overtime. Kansas State and Oklahoma reach the semifinals. Kansas State’s Jer ry Venable scores key late points as coach Henry Iba laments 21 turnovers.
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Missouri Coach Denies Seeking Pro Job in Orange Bowl
MIAMI AP Missouri coach Dan Devine says he plans to coach at Missouri as long as the university wants him. He reassured Chancellor John Schwada he has no plan to leave his athletic director and football coach post, aiming to finish his current contract and perhaps negotiate another. Devine dismissed a computer prediction predicting a 32 point Missouri win and noted Penn State’s longer layoff might influence the Orange Bowl.
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Penguins top Rangers as Binkley dodges mask debate
Penguins goalie Les Binkley, a noted mask holdout, stopped 2% shots to lead Pittsburgh past New York 3 2. He wore a mask after a facial stitch and hinted he may skip future protection. Ron Schock scored twice after a long talk with coach Red Kelly.
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Huskies to Face UCLA Rivalry Threat after Upset Win
Washington Huskies remain unbeaten at 7-0 under Tex Winter after a 90-86 come from behind win over USC in the Far West Classic in Portland. George Irvine poured a career high 41 and Steve Hawes added 22 as Washington impressively outscored their Pac 10 rival in a key early season showcase.
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Honor To Owens Named Albie Booth Award Winner
New Haven Conn AP running back Steve Owens of Oklahoma has been chosen as the outstanding college football player by the Walter Camp Foundation. Owens was selected by a 7 500 member National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and will be honored at a dinner January 24 in New Haven.
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Try To See What Makes Steve Run
Star gazing college football fans will see what makes Steve Owens run in the Shrine Game now set for Palo Alto California. The West features a powerful backfield including Bob Anderson Art Malone and Greg Jones while the East relies on a stout defense with Jim Otis and John Isenbarger guiding the backfield. The game follows other bowls including Tennessee vs Florida in the Gator Bowl and Toledo beating Davidson in the Tangerine Bowl Friday night.
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Canadians Rout Russians in Toronto Exhibition Game
The Canadian national team defeated the world champions the Soviets 32 in an exhibition hockey game Friday night. It marked the third win in five meetings with the touring Russians as the Soviets conclude their tour with an all star game against the Montreal Canadiens farm club in Montreal on December 29.
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College Basketball Scores From Various Tournaments
AP roundup of scores from multiple tournaments including Oklahoma vs Kansas overtime, Kentucky over North Carolina and other matchups. Highlights include Wisconsin 99 over Marquette 74 and Arizona 72 over Jacksonville. Notable results list Evansville, Detroit, Cincinnati, Philadelphia wins and upcoming games across several venues.
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Cowboys Favored Over Browns In Cotton Bowl Clash
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier warns Dallas must not overlook Cleveland after past playoff losses. Dallas, six point favorite, faces the Browns Sunday in the Cotton Bowl before 71,000 with TV coverage. Injuries include Hill toe Neely leg Morton shoulder. both teams plan minor wrinkles but rely on proven strengths.
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Frazier to Meet Ellis in Garden Title Bout
Madison Square Garden has arranged a 15 round heavyweight title bout between Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis for February 16. Each fighter is guaranteed 150000 plus 30 percent of gate and closed circuit revenue, with final TV details pending a Monday news conference.
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Lakers Rally To Beat Knicks In Close NBA Clash
Lakers swing second half led by Jerry West 40 points and coach Joe Mullaney. Elgin Baylor, sidelined by groin and abdomen injuries, urged the team as New York shot well early but faded late. Knicks drop road game as West torches for 29 of 40 in final period.
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Pass Rush Could Decide Pro Football Title Clash
In Minneapolis Saint Paul AP Minnesota defensive end Jim Marshall coined Meet me at the quarterback defining pro front fours. As the Vikings and Rams meet for the Western Conference title, the two front lines are tied in sacks with 50 apiece and Rams lead in yardage allowed with 393 to Vikings 404. Both units deny direct rivalry yet acknowledge frequent comparisons.
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Missouri Southern Doane Vie For Mineral Water Bowl Title
Excelsior Springs Missouri Southern and Doane College will meet tonight for the Mineral Water Bowl basketball tournament title. Graceland and William Jewell play for third. In Friday’s opener Southern beat Jewell 69 66 and Doane defeated Grace land 86 68 with a 46 92 halftime lead.
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